Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Carmen Ayers, CRNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family · Johnstown, PA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
136 JAYCEE DRIVE, Johnstown, PA 15904
8142430066
In practice since 2017 (9 years)
NPI: 1851832869 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Ayers from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Ayers

Dr. Carmen Ayers is a nurse practitioner - family in Johnstown, PA, with 9 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ayers performed 129 Medicare services across 117 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ayers received a total of $2,657 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 143 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in nurse practitioner - family. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Ayers is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 9 years in practice ▲ 129 Medicare services $2,657 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
129
Medicare services
Bottom 37% in PA for nurse practitioner - family
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
117
Unique beneficiaries
$26
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~14 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems
An evaluation to identify and understand emotional or behavioral issues. This process involves reviewing symptoms and behaviors to determine the nature of the concerns.
44 $3 $25
Pelvic and clinical breast exam for cancer screening
A physical examination of the pelvis and breasts to screen for cervical or vaginal cancer. This procedure involves a clinical assessment performed by a healthcare provider.
41 $32 $95
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
27 $50 $125
Pap smear screening test
A screening test to collect and prepare a cervical or vaginal sample for laboratory analysis.
17 $35 $95
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,657
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $664/year across 4 years
Top 10% in PA for nurse practitioner - family
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
24
Companies
143
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,407 (90.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$249 (9.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$637
2023
$1,021
2022
$841
2021
$158

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$123
Organon Llc
$76
ABBVIE INC.
$66
Axonics, Inc.
$66
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$57
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$51
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$48
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$43
Amgen Inc.
$26
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$20
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$17
PFIZER INC.
$16
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$14
Exact Sciences Corporation
$14
Top 3 companies account for 41.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$541
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$345
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$259
Organon LLC
$158
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$126
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$126
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$123
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$110
Hologic, LLC
$97
Exact Sciences Corporation
$80
PFIZER INC.
$78
Organon Llc
$76
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$69
Axonics, Inc.
$66
Amgen Inc.
$63
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$63
AbbVie Inc.
$55
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$50
Myriad Women's Health, Inc.
$43
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$39
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$37
SCYNEXIS, Inc.
$22
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$17
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 43.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCRUFER · ANNOVERA · APTIMA · Axonics · Cologuard Collection Kit · EVENITY · GEMTESA · Kyleena · LILETTA · LO LOESTRIN FE · MYFEMBREE · MYRBETRIQ · MYRISK · Mirena · Myrbetriq · NEXPLANON · ORILISSA · PREMARIN · QULIPTA · SLYND · THINPREP 2000 PROCESSOR · UBRELVY · Veozah · XIFAXAN
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (91%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for nurse practitioner - family in PA.

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Geographic Context

Family nurse practitioners within 10 mi
131
Per 100K population
99.0
County median income
$56,292
Nearest hospital
CONEMAUGH MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
7.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Ayers is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 10% of PA peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Ayers experienced with assessment of emotional or behavioral problems?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ayers performed 44 assessment of emotional or behavioral problems services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Ayers receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ayers received a total of $2,657 from 24 companies across 143 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Ayers's costs compare to other family nurse practitioners in Johnstown?
Dr. Ayers's average Medicare payment per service is $26. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Ayers) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →